two verbs - a bit confused....
 

hello. I was wondering, what is the difference between "mashou" and "shimashou" as in: owari mashou, kyuukei shimashou? :confused: help please.
Regards,
Jima

That is really simple. 'Mashou' is added to real verbs, and 'shimashou' is added to verbs that end with 'suru'. The verbs that end in 'suru' , strictly speaking, are actually in the form of 'noun + suru'.

In your sample phrases, 'owaru (= to finish)' is a real verb. So you add 'mashou'. But 'kyuukeisuru' is in the "noun + suru" form. 'Kyuukei' means a rest or break, which is originally a noun. We just add 'suru (= to do)' to the noun 'kyuukei' and treat it like a verb.

Hope this helps. You asked a good question!

Thank you for your answer masaegu :)
I do actually understand what you mean with real and noun + suru verbs. So, is it possible to say "kyuukeisuru mashou" instead of "kyuukei shimashou"? And what is the deal with the "shi" infront of "mashou"?
Sorry for asking so many questions :o
Best regards,
Jima

We never say "kyuukei surumashou." You can only say "Kyuukei shimashou". The 'shi' there is the conjugated form of the verb 'suru'.

oh, now I get it. Thank you for the answer. :) Now I know the difference.
Best regards,
Jima